BERKSHIRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC

Berkshire Country Day School exists to inspire the individual promise of every student, that each may become an exemplary citizen of the world. PHILOSOPHY Berkshire Country Day School is dedicated to encouraging academic excellence at the highest level and to realizing each student’s potential for well-rounded development. We provide a stimulating and challenging education in a supportive and nurturing environment. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery, students learn to be resourceful and responsible. In an atmosphere of mutual respect, students learn about community and caring for others. Berkshire Country Day School is a place where each student can meet success as a 21st century learner. VALUES Our values guide us to engage members of the school community in the shared responsibility of fostering students’ growth and supporting their individual talents and passions. Originality-We provide learning activities that inspire creativity and thoughtful reflection in an environment where each student is nurtured, celebrated, and encouraged to take risks. Quality-We promote academic excellence and scholarship so that each student can flourish and succeed through a vigorous curriculum and an extensive offering of arts and athletics. Respect-We empower acts of inclusion and acceptance with due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of others. Sustainability-We educate our community about the impact of our actions and behaviors on the environment and instill practices that protect its long-term viability. Community-We establish trust, cooperation, and accountability within an atmosphere of belonging where we all invest in the success and well-being of each other. Wellness-We ensure the physical, social, and emotional health of each community member. Citizenship-We guide all members of our diverse school community to become ethical, engaged, and informed global citizens.